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July 11, 2017SportsComments Off on Ikeme: Shorunmu Warns Rohr Over Enyeama, Backs Akpeyi

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu says Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr should not get stampeded into any hasty decisions on Carl Ikeme’s replacement in the national team. Wolves goalkeeper Ikeme is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia on Thursday. As the 31-year-old Nigeria first choice keeper faces a ...

July 9, 2017Foreign News, SportsComments Off on Jermain Defoe pays tribute to best friend, Bradley Lowery

Footballer Jermain Defoe has paid tribute to his “best friend” Bradley Lowery. The six-year-old Sunderland fan died on Friday following a fight with neuroblastoma – a rare type of cancer. The club’s former striker struck up a close friendship with the avid Black Cats fan and club mascot in the months before ...

July 9, 2017SportsComments Off on Romelu Lukaku says Man Utd move from Everton a ‘perfect opportunity’

Romelu Lukaku says he did not have to “think twice” about moving to Manchester United from Everton as it represents “the perfect opportunity”. The 24-year-old striker is set to sign for United for an initial £75m, despite former club Chelsea matching the bid. “It’s a club that is hungry to win the league ...

July 9, 2017SportsComments Off on Wayne Rooney joins former club, Everton, on a free transfer from Man U

Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has rejoined Everton on a free transfer, 13 years after leaving the Merseyside club. Rooney, 31, played 559 times for the Red Devils, scoring 253 goals. He won five Premier League titles and each of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup once ...

July 8, 2017SportsComments Off on Popular terminally ill young Sunderland fan , Bradley Lowery is dead

Six-year-old Bradley Lowery, whose plight touched the lives of many people, has died after a long illness. The Sunderland fan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma – a rare type of cancer – when he was 18 months old. Bradley went on to be the club’s mascot and became “best mates” with ...

July 8, 2017SportsComments Off on Tyias Browning of Everton joins Sunderland on season-long loan

Everton defender Tyias Browning has joined Championship side Sunderland on a season-long loan deal. Browning, 23, will be reunited with Sunderland boss Simon Grayson, having spent the second half of last season on loan at Preston under Grayson. The England Under-21 international has made nine appearances for Everton since his ...

July 7, 2017SportsComments Off on Kelechi Iheanacho close to £25m Leicester move

Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is close to making a £25m move to Leicester City. The 20-year-old Nigerian is in advanced talks with the Foxes and is thought to be keen to make the switch. Iheanacho has scored 21 goals in 64 games in all competitions since making his debut ...

Manchester United have agreed a £75m fee with Everton to sign Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky sources. It was learnt that no deal has yet been agreed for the 24-year-old but it is understood United remain confident one is close and will be finalised. Lukaku’s future at Goodison Park has been in ...

July 5, 2017SportsComments Off on Lionel Messi renew deal with Barca till 2021

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2021. The 30-year-old, who joined Barca aged 13, will sign the deal when he returns to training from pre-season. “The club is very happy with the renewal and commitment of Messi, the best ...

July 5, 2017SportsComments Off on Pepe joins Besiktas from Real Madrid

Portugal defender Pepe has joined Turkish champions Besiktas on a free transfer after his Real Madrid contract expired. The 34-year-old played nearly 350 games for the Spanish side after signing from Porto in 2007, winning three La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues. He was named man of the match ...